John Wiley - Gordon & Sandifer

About John Wiley, Owner

John Wiley co-owns Gordon & Sandifer, the family auto repair and collision shop that has served Baton Rouge from Perkins Road since 1956 and is now in its third generation of family ownership. He writes about the everyday car care questions Baton Rouge drivers bring to the shop.

Call (225) 343-3427

Why Your Car Pulls After Hitting a Baton Rouge Pothole

GMC Canyon on the alignment rack with wheel targets attached

By John Wiley, Owner · October 15, 2026

Why your car pulls after a Baton Rouge pothole: alignment, a bent tie rod, tire damage or suspension parts, and what to check. Call (225) 343-3427.

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Driving Through Flooded Streets in Baton Rouge: What Water Does to Your Car

SUVs and pickups driving through a flooded road after heavy rain

By John Wiley, Owner · October 15, 2026

What flooded Baton Rouge streets do to your engine, brakes, tires and wiring, and what to check after high water. Call (225) 343-3427.

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What to Do After a Fender Bender in Baton Rouge

SUV with rear bumper removed during collision repair, replacement parts on the wall

By John Wiley, Owner · October 15, 2026

What to do after a fender bender in Baton Rouge: photos, the police report, your insurer, choosing your shop and hidden damage. Call (225) 343-3427.

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What Baton Rouge Heat Does to Your Car Battery, Tires and AC

AC manifold gauges connected to a car air conditioning system

By John Wiley, Owner · October 15, 2026

How Baton Rouge heat wears down car batteries, tires and AC, and what to check before summer and hurricane season. Call (225) 343-3427.

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